Galilea Montijo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galilea Montijo
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Montijo in 2015
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Martha Galilea Montijo Torres
June 5, 1973 |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Fernando Reina Iglesias
(m. 2011; div. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Galilea Montijo (born Martha Galilea Montijo Torres on June 5, 1973) is a famous Mexican actress, comedian, model, and TV presenter. She is well-known for hosting the popular morning show Hoy on Televisa. This show airs every weekday in Mexico and the United States.
Galilea also hosted the talent show Pequeños Gigantes. This show was very successful in both Mexico and the United States in 2011 and 2012. In 2014, she hosted "Va Por Ti," another popular show. In 2015, she hosted "Me Pongo De Pie."
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Galilea Montijo's Career Journey
Galilea Montijo began her career after winning a contest called La Chica TV in 1993. After that, she appeared in several telenovelas, which are like TV soap operas.
Hosting and Reality Shows
From 2001 to 2005, Galilea hosted a show called VidaTV. In 2002, she joined the reality show Big Brother VIP and won the competition! She also took part in the second season of Bailando por un Sueño in 2005.
Acting Roles
In 2006, Galilea Montijo starred in the Mexican telenovela La Verdad Oculta. She acted alongside Gabriel Soto in this show.
Personal Life
In November 2020, Galilea shared that she had tested positive for COVID-19. Because of this, she had to cancel some of her work events.
Television Appearances
Galilea Montijo has been in many TV shows and telenovelas. Here are some of them:
- El premio mayor (1995) as Lilí
- Azul (1996) as Mara
- Tú y yo (1996) as Resignación
- Tres mujeres (1999) as Maricruz Ruiz
- Fantástico amor (1999)
- Hoy (1999, 2004–2007, 2008-)
- El precio de tu amor (2000) as Valeria Ríos
- Vida TV (2001-2005) Host
- Big Brother VIP (2002) Contestant, winner.
- Hospital el paisa (2004)
- Bailando por un sueño (2005) Contestant, fourth place.
- La verdad oculta (2006) as Gabriela Guillén de Genovés / Martha Saldívar de Guzmán
- La Hora de la Papa (2007) Host
- Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda (2007) Host
- Teleton Mexoamerica (2007-2008) Host, on Galavision
- ¿Cuanto quieres perder? (2008) Host
- Los simuladores (2008–2009) as herself (two episodes)
- Hazme reír y serás millonario (2009) Contestant, third place.
- Hasta que el dinero nos separe (2010) as herself (special episode)
- Pequeños Gigantes (2011–2020) Host
- El gran show de los Peques (2011) Host
- Lo que más quieres (2013) Judge of Emotions
- Cásate conmigo, mi amor (2013) as Valeria
- Va por ti (2014) Host
- Me pongo de pie (2015) Host
- Teleton Mexico (2011–Present) Host, on Televisa El Canal De Las Estrellas
- Teleton USA (2012–Present) Host, on Univision
Films
Galilea Montijo has also appeared in a few movies:
- La muerte de un Cardenal (1993)
See also
In Spanish: Galilea Montijo para niños
